Cool today; red-flag fire warning for weekend

Thursday's sunrise had a brief burst of color about 7, just after the sun crested the Santa Ana Mountains in this telephoto view from the Santa Ana River Trail near Imperial Highway in Anaheim Hills. BRUCE CHAMBERS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

The winds, turning toward the ocean from the mountains and driven by high-pressure air, are expected to begin overnight Thursday, with gusts in windy mountain spots like Fremont Canyon possibly passing 60 mph.

Inland highs are expected to push into the 90s Saturday and Sunday, though the wind should switch back toward land by Sunday afternoon, the Weather Service says, putting an end to the Santa Ana wind event.

The contrast could hardly be stronger between what's ahead for the weekend and the outlook for Thursday.

Thursday's sunrise had a brief burst of color about 7, just after the sun crested the Santa Ana Mountains in this telephoto view from the Santa Ana River Trail near Imperial Highway in Anaheim Hills. BRUCE CHAMBERS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim Hills resident Dave Dewey zooms along the Santa Ana River Trail near Yorba Regional Park early Thursday. Dewey, 66, said he is retired and tries to ride at least three times a week, averaging 12 miles on weekdays and 20 miles on weekends. BRUCE CHAMBERS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Thursday morning, a belted kingfisher perches on a dried branch in the midst of the Santa Ana River near Imperial Highway in Anaheim Hills. BRUCE CHAMBERS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Thursday's sunrise had a brief burst of color around 7, just before the sun crested the Santa Ana Mountains in this view from Anaheim Hills. BRUCE CHAMBERS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
California bush sunflower is blooming prolifically in the midst of the Santa Ana River near Imperial Highway in Anaheim Hills. BRUCE CHAMBERS, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Huntington Beach on Tuesday evening. RALPH PALOMARES, HUNTINGTON BEACH

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